Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Strap, Retaining

Department of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency

AI summaryThe Air Force KC-46 Program Office is asking companies for information (a request for information, RFI) on acting as lead system integrator for all the KC-46A Tanker software. This is market research only, not a request for proposals (RFP). More in the summary

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The Air Force KC-46 Program Office is asking companies for information (a request for information, RFI) on acting as lead system integrator for all the KC-46A Tanker software. This is market research only, not a request for proposals (RFP).

How to submit: due December 11, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern. What to include is under Full summary below. Check the solicitation's instructions on SAM.gov.

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From the version posted Oct 20, 2026.

Worth checking: Response instructions are in the full RFI document. The notice text gives no way to respond; the instructions are in the full RFI document.
Worth checking: Very large role: lead integrator for the whole software enterprise. The role covers the entire KC-46 software enterprise and several outside manufacturers, which suits large firms or teams.
Worth checking: Airworthiness and cybersecurity oversight. The integrator must oversee airworthiness and cybersecurity compliance, which needs specialized staff.

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Minor: Market research only. The notice is not a request for proposals and no award comes from it.

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Full summary

What they want

Manage and integrate software changes from multiple original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers.
Provide total lifecycle software support: maintenance, patching and modernization.
Oversee system and software airworthiness and cybersecurity compliance.
Coordinate test, certification and deployment of software releases.

Place of performance: Wright Patterson AFB, OH
Estimated value: Not stated
Offers due: December 11, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern

What to include when you submit

Review the full RFI document for the detailed requirements and response instructions.

Not in the notice text

The full RFI document, with requirements, response format and page limits, is an attachment that was not in the text.
How and where to send a response is not in the notice text.
Contract type, value and any set-aside for a later buy are not stated.
Whether experience is required, or only encouraged, is not stated beyond experience in large-scale avionics software integration, sustainment and program management.

Eligibility and how to respond

Set aside for small businesses: only a business that counts as small under this notice's NAICS code can bid as the prime contractor. More open small business set-asides under NAICS 332510
How and where to submit is in the notice text and its attachments on SAM.gov.

Notice details

Posted: Oct 20, 2026
Notice type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Office: DLA Weapons Support, Columbus, OH
Product/service code: Group 53 · Hardware and Abrasives SAM.gov gives only the 2-digit group. The stock number in the notice points to 5340 (Hardware, Commercial).
Business type: Manufactured parts & equipment (FedReady's grouping, from NAICS 332510)
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Past awards and competition

Who has won work like this before, the likely incumbent, and what similar contracts paid, from USAspending.gov.

Before you respond

Terms on this notice: Solicitation, Set-aside

Full notice text from SAM.gov

Proposed procurement for NSN 5340017140211 STRAP,RETAINING: Line 0001 Qty 30 UI EA Deliver To: By: 0086 DAYS ADO This Solicitation may result in an Automated IDC (Indefinite Delivery Contract). The term of the contract/order will be one year or until the aggregate total of orders placed against the contract/order reach 350000.00. The estimated number of orders per year is 1. The Guaranteed Minimum quantity will be 4. Items will be shipped to various CONUS and OCONUS (via consolidation and containerization point) DLA Depots. The solicitation is an RFQ and will be available at the link provided in this notice. Hard copies of this solicitation are not available. Digitized drawings and Military Specifications and Standards may be retrieved, or ordered, electronically. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, shall be considered. Quotes must be submitted electronically.

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